Hanna Othman
About Hanna Othman
Hanna Othman is a Product Development Specialist currently working at SmartyPants Vitamins, where she has contributed to the development of innovative vitamin products since 2020. She has a background in food science and nutrition, with previous experience at Halo Top Creamery and Advanced Fresh Concepts Franchise Corporation.
Work at SmartyPants Vitamins
Hanna Othman has been employed at SmartyPants Vitamins as a Product Development Specialist since 2020. In this role, she contributes to the development of innovative vitamin products. Her work is based in Marina del Rey, California, where she applies her expertise in health, wellness, and food science to enhance product offerings. Othman's responsibilities include overseeing product development processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance.
Previous Experience at Halo Top Creamery
Before joining SmartyPants Vitamins, Hanna Othman worked as an R&D Analyst at Halo Top Creamery for nine months in Los Angeles, California, from 2019 to 2020. In this position, she focused on research and development initiatives, contributing to the formulation and improvement of frozen dessert products. This experience allowed her to gain valuable insights into product innovation within the food industry.
Educational Background in Food Science
Hanna Othman holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Food Science from California State University-Long Beach, where she studied from 2012 to 2017. Additionally, she pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nutrition and Dietetics at the same institution during the same period. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in the principles of food science and nutrition, which she applies in her professional roles.
Culinary Arts Training in Italy
In 2016, Hanna Othman studied Culinary Arts and Chef Training at Instituto Lorenzo de’ Medici in Florence, Italy, for 11 months. This training equipped her with practical culinary skills and knowledge, enhancing her understanding of food preparation and presentation. The experience in Italy contributed to her overall expertise in the food industry.
Experience in Nutrition & Labeling Compliance
Prior to her role at SmartyPants Vitamins, Hanna Othman worked as a Nutrition & Labeling Compliance Coordinator at Advanced Fresh Concepts Franchise Corporation from 2018 to 2019. During her 11 months in Long Beach, California, she focused on ensuring that products met nutritional standards and labeling regulations. This role further developed her skills in compliance and quality assurance within the food sector.